Controller

Controller Location: Denver, CO (Onsite) Salary Range: $115,000 - $150,000 About the Opportunity Our client, a growing and dynamic commercial real estate company based in Denver, CO, is seeking a hands-on, systems-savvy Controller to join their tight-knit team. This is a unique opportunity for a driven professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and wants to make a tangible impact. The Controller will report directly to the CFO and serve as a key financial partner across the organization, guiding financial strategy while overseeing day-to-day accounting and reporting functions. With 19 properties and active acquisition goals, the Controller plays a critical role in ensuring accurate financials, streamlined processes, and investor-ready reporting. Key Responsibilities Month-End Close Own the close process across multiple entities and properties, ensuring timely and accurate completion. Partner with the CFO and Accounting Manager to reduce close timeline to two weeks and standardize procedures. Financial Reporting & Analysis Prepare customized, investor-ready reporting packages. Build dynamic dashboards and reporting tools in Excel and/or leverage AppFolio's capabilities. Act as the go-to resource for financial clarity, insights, and ad hoc analysis. Real Estate Accounting & Entity Oversight Manage accruals (including property taxes), rent and bill payments, and general ledger activity. Maintain financial integrity across multiple pass-through entities. Oversee lender relationships and support investor reporting needs. Process Improvement & Systems Optimization Identify inefficiencies, recommend solutions, and implement process improvements. Help transition outsourced AP/AR functions and streamline manual tasks through automation. Fully leverage AppFolio and other tools to optimize workflows and reporting. Qualifications Must-Haves Experience as a Controller in commercial real estate. Expertise in property-level accounting, month-end close, and investor reporting. Proficiency with property management software (AppFolio, Yardi, or MRI). Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, dashboards, automation). Hands-on leadership style with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset. Ability to "see the problem, propose a solution, and collaborate on execution." Nice-to-Haves M&A experience in real estate (due diligence, integration, post-close). Background managing outsourced AP/AR functions. Experience coaching and mentoring less experienced accounting staff. Familiarity with fund or entity-level consolidation. Personality & Culture Fit The ideal Controller is organized, efficient, and forward-thinking, with a passion for making processes better. You'll work closely with a loyal, capable Accounting Manager (who you'll mentor) and partner with the CFO to help shape the financial strategy of a growing, acquisition-driven business. Hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves approach - not just "keeping the lights on." Solution-oriented and proactive - bring problems and potential solutions to the table. Comfortable challenging the status quo to build smarter, more efficient systems. Culture & Perks Friendly, family-style culture where collaboration is valued. Casual dress code (shorts and T-shirts are the norm-unless investors are visiting). Free parking and flexible full-time schedule around core business hours (onsite). Direct influence on the finance function of a fast-growing real estate company. If you're a Controller who wants to build smarter systems, lead from the front, and grow with a company that values initiative and transparency, we'd love to hear from you. #INSEP2025 #ZRCFS

Created: 2025-09-24